Twitter finally exists
It’s official Twitter exists.
I recognize that many of you, like me, have been updating your Twitter accounts for months, but the social medium did not exist until in my world until it was recognized by the Associated Press.
Twitter is included in the 2009 edition of The Associated Press Stylebook. The new entry for Twitter lists the social networking Web site as a way to send limited messages. The verb forms are to Twitter or to Tweet. Text, texted and texting also are included as verbs in the book’s latest edition. These are among more than 60 new or updated entries, according to an AP press release.
The new print edition (about $12) and online subscriptions ($25 per year) can be ordered at the AP Bookstore.
It looks like it’s time for us to study up on AP Style. Who knows, perhaps the newest edition will even allow us to spell e-mail like everyone else (email).
I was so excited about this when I read it last week! In true nerd fashion I had to post it on my Facebook and Twitter accounts telling everyone about it. No one seemed to care. I’m glad to see someone is just as nerdy as me!
old news Kenna, this happened last week! =)
Yes, but I’m on summer vacation
And, of course, changes to the AP Stylebook are always relevant news. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks for the comment! I love the way you’re all reminding me (not so gently) that news is NEW.
Hey Kenna, subscribe to the AP tweet feed. That came out last week. As they say, nothing beats news than straight from the horses’ mouth! =)